911 briefs -- Published Oct. 4, 2012

TRACY - Two people were detained after authorities found a dead body in the bed of a pickup during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.

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TRACY - Two people were detained after authorities found a dead body in the bed of a pickup during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities found the body in a sleeping bag and ruled the death suspicious. However, no visible signs of trauma were present. A cause of death for the man will be determined after an autopsy, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.

The two people inside the truck when it was stopped at East Highway 132 and South Welty Road were being questioned.

The man's identity will be released after his family is notified.

STOCKTON - A woman sustained serious injuries after losing control of her SUV and rolling it several times in a north Stockton bean field Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

The tan SUV came to rest on its side after crossing over the westbound lanes of West Eight Mile Road about 5:20 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

No other vehicles were involved, police said, adding that it appeared the driver may have been speeding.

RIPON - A father accused by police of attempting to kill his daughter and the child's mother by slamming his car into a utility pole is in custody.

David Allen Goulet, 24, was fighting with the 4-year-old's mother Monday morning when he grabbed the child and headed for his car, according to the Ripon Police Department. Fearing for the girl's safety, the mother got in the car before Goulet sped off, police said.

Police said Goulet threatened to kill himself and his two passengers during the ride.

Goulet's car was found on Hammett Road south of the Hammett overcrossing after it crashed into a pole. The child had difficulty breathing. Both mother and daughter sustained minor injuries, officials said.

Goulet was found running on Parallel Avenue and surrendered, officers said. He was in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of attempted vehicular manslaughter, kidnapping, false imprisonment and child cruelty.

STOCKTON - Thieves continue to snatch gold chains and necklaces around town, and police are offering safety tips for residents as a result.

The Stockton Police Department said items made of silver are also catching the eyes of robbers and that people must be aware of their surroundings when outside. Police suggest people walk in pairs or groups and to avoid using electronic devices, such as cellphones, that can distract people from their surroundings. Additionally, authorities recommend people take pictures of their valuables in case they need to file a police report.

STOCKTON - A 24-year-old man shot while riding his bicycle in south Stockton on Monday afternoon remains in intensive care.

He was at Third and American streets when a man with long hair shot him about 12:20 p.m. after an altercation, according to the Stockton Police Department.

The assailant fled in a four-door Honda or Acura sedan with chrome rims, officials said.

STOCKTON - Police are investigating a shooting Tuesday night that left a 40-year-old man in critical condition. The victim was found unresponsive in the 200 block of Mosswood Avenue about 10:50 p.m. after officers responded to a call of a person shot, according to the Stockton Police Department.

The man was found alone on a front yard porch. No suspect information was available.

TRACY - Two men made off with an undisclosed amount of cash after robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Tracy, police said.

The pair made off with a courier bag about 5 p.m. from the branch in the 2600 block of South Tracy Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Tracy Police Department. One of the thieves hopped over a counter before the pair left, police said.

Authorities say both men are black and one is roughly 5 feet 8 inches tall with an average build. The second is about 6 feet tall with an average build. Neither man was wearing a mask, and no weapons were seen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Gary Castillo at (209) 831-6589.